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Testing pressure loss on the engine

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→ Do not reach into the danger area.

NOTE:
  • The check for loss of pressure can be used to assess the mechanical condition of a combustion engine. 
  • A pressure loss test is more meaningful than the compression pressure check. 
  • The percentage leakage quantity can be used to establish whether the leaks in the combustion chamber in question are so large that the combustion chamber must be repaired. 
  • The worn components (e.g. piston rings) can be identified by the compressed air that is escaping. 
NOTE:

The piston must be exactly at the upper return point when checking pressure loss. Do not touch any components of the belt drive and do not put any tools on the crankshaft pulley while performing the check.

NOTE:

Read the work steps and tips in the operating instructions for the Bosch tester before performing the pressure loss test. The described Bosch tester is used as an example for all suitable pressure loss testers. Details of calibration and use can be found in the relevant operating instructions.

  1. Get the tester ready. Pressure loss tester Bosch EFAW 210 A WE 1066 
  2. Screw the test hose into the spark plug thread of cylinder 1 by hand (compression TDC) and tighten hand-tight.
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    Test hose (similar illustration) 

  3. Connect the pressure loss tester to the compressed air system.
  4. Adjust the scale. To do this, insert the test nozzle at the front into the device.
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    Adjusting scale 

  5. Turn the adjusting wheel until the scale pointer is at the "cal." marking or "23%". The pressure is then equal in the two test chambers of the tool.
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    Adjusting wheel 

  6. Remove test nozzle and check that the pointer falls back. Then connect the test hose. The value that is displayed should not be greater than 25%. If the loss in pressure is greater, it is safe to assume that the engine needs an overhaul.
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    Checking for loss of pressure (similar illustration) 

  7. Interrupt the compressed air supply and unscrew the test hose.
  8. Check the next cylinder by turning the crankshaft through another 180° and check the next cylinder in the firing order following the instructions provided.

    9. Firing order: 1 - 3 - 4- 2 

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